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John and Jay review the latest Barrell New Year Bourbon. This 2023 edition features whiskey from eight different states: TN, IN, KY, OH, WY, NY, TX, & MD. How does one brand get so many different distillates into a batch like this and make it taste good? Let's dive in and see what the folks at Barrell Craft Spirits have put together, and if Barrell New Year Bourbon 2023 is the best New Year Bourbon yet. Weekly Whiskey is part of The Whiskey Net. If you'd like to support John & Jay and become part of a large whiskey community connected via Discord you can find out more by visiting https://patreon.com/thewhiskeynet About Jay:: Jay is the Managing Editor and Spirits Critic for WhiskeyRaiders.com. Check out the latest whiskeys, their reviews, and their aggregate scores at https://whiskeyraiders.com​​​​. About John:: John is the Founder of The Bourbon Finder - a blog and expert resource on all things American Whiskey. Read more at https://thebourbonfinder.com Weekly Whiskey is #MadeOnMackie find out more at https://mackie.com Join our YouTube Community to gain access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q2AW_XzjqgXuUN1KbD_OA/join
When it comes to beautiful packaging this WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt nails it. With a hand-pressed glass topper and elegant decanter and box, this WhistlePig 18 Year is really going to stand out on the bar. But how does it taste? Let's dig in and see how the Vermont-based brand is doing with the fourth release of their 18 year Double Malt. Which premium whiskey are you reaching for this holiday season? Let us know in the comments. Weekly Whiskey is part of The Whiskey Net. If you'd like to support John & Jay and become part of a large whiskey community connected via Discord you can find out more by visiting https://patreon.com/thewhiskeynet About Jay:: Jay is the Managing Editor and Spirits Critic for WhiskeyRaiders.com. Check out the latest whiskeys, their reviews, and their aggregate scores at https://whiskeyraiders.com​​​​. About John:: John is the Founder of The Bourbon Finder - a blog and expert resource on all things American Whiskey. Read more at https://thebourbonfinder.com Weekly Whiskey is #MadeOnMackie find out more at https://mackie.com Join our YouTube Community to gain access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q2AW_XzjqgXuUN1KbD_OA/join
Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label expressions hit the shelves at $500 each. How does the Barrel Craft Spirits Gold Label Dovetail fit into the Dovetail family, and how well does it fit into the Gold Label line up? More importantly how does the Gold Label Dovetail from Barrell Craft Spirits taste? We dig in, and share our thoughts on this ultra-premium whiskey. Have you tried any of the Dovetail expressions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Weekly Whiskey is part of The Whiskey Net. If you'd like to support John & Jay and become part of a large whiskey community connected via Discord you can find out more by visiting https://patreon.com/thewhiskeynet About Jay:: Jay is the Managing Editor and Spirits Critic for WhiskeyRaiders.com. Check out the latest whiskeys, their reviews, and their aggregate scores at https://whiskeyraiders.com​​​​. About John:: John is the Founder of The Bourbon Finder - a blog and expert resource on all things American Whiskey. Read more at https://thebourbonfinder.com Weekly Whiskey is #MadeOnMackie find out more at https://mackie.com Join our YouTube Community to gain access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q2AW_XzjqgXuUN1KbD_OA/join
Join us for a Thanksgiving special episode where we discuss all things whiskey, food, and traditions. Let's enjoy the seasonal festivities together and share thoughts on family traditions and what you're eating and drinking to celebrate. What's the biggest turkey you've had on your table? Let us know in the comments! Weekly Whiskey is part of The Whiskey Net. If you'd like to support John & Jay and become part of a large whiskey community connected via Discord you can find out more by visiting https://patreon.com/thewhiskeynet About Jay:: Jay is the Managing Editor and Spirits Critic for WhiskeyRaiders.com. Check out the latest whiskeys, their reviews, and their aggregate scores at https://whiskeyraiders.com​​​​. About John:: John is the Founder of The Bourbon Finder - a blog and expert resource on all things American Whiskey. Read more at https://thebourbonfinder.com Weekly Whiskey is #MadeOnMackie find out more at https://mackie.com Join our YouTube Community to gain access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q2AW_XzjqgXuUN1KbD_OA/join
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